Arterial Occlusion and Necrosis Following Hyaluronic Acid Injection and a Review of the Literature

J Drugs Dermatol. 2019 Jun 1;18(6):587-591.

Abstract

With the rising popularity of fillers for facial rejuvenation coupled with the paucity of regulations on credentialing of qualified injectors, the number of filler related complications is increasing. Although the majority of complications are mild, vascular occlusion is the most feared and dangerous. Minimizing risk of vascular complications through a comprehensive understanding of vascular anatomy and careful technique is important. Physicians who perform filler injections should also be able to promptly recognize complications and manage them. We report a case of vascular occlusion successfully managed using high dose hyaluronidase and provide a review of the literature including incidence, management, and techniques to prevent vascular complications. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(6):587-591.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / drug therapy
  • Arterial Occlusive Diseases / prevention & control
  • Cosmetic Techniques / adverse effects*
  • Dermal Fillers / administration & dosage
  • Dermal Fillers / adverse effects*
  • Face / blood supply
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Hyaluronic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Hyaluronoglucosaminidase / administration & dosage*
  • Injections, Intralesional
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Necrosis / chemically induced
  • Necrosis / drug therapy
  • Necrosis / prevention & control
  • Rejuvenation
  • Skin / blood supply
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Skin / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dermal Fillers
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Hyaluronoglucosaminidase